Dr. Michael G. Long was born and raised in Fresno, CA and his family has been living here for three generations. He is committed to providing comfortable and comprehensive family dental care to his patients and takes great pride in delivering affordable and quality patient care that is second to none.
He graduated from Fresno High in 1972. He then attended and graduated from the University of Pacific at Stockton in 1976. In 1980, Dr. Long received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco.
He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Fresno-Madera Dental Society and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Long also serves as a peer review board member for the Fresno-Madera Dental Society. In order to best serve his patients, he spends several hours in continuing education and training in various aspects of dentistry.
He is happily married to his high-school sweetheart, Debbie Howell, for 41 years. They have three sons: Conner, Chris and Jordan, who are married. In his free time, Dr. Long enjoys spending time with his four grandchildren, fine dining and golfing.
My favorite thing about dentistry is helping people have a beautiful smile. The thing I like best about working with Dr. Long is that he takes pride in his work and he really enjoys dentistry. I am a native of Fresno, and live in Clovis. I have three children, two boys and a little girl. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
MELANIE (RDH) My primary duty is patient education, including treatment options and home care recommendations. Ive been with Dr. Long since 2002 and have been a dental hygienist for 22 years. My favorite thing about dentistry is the evolving technology and patient products. The thing I like best about working with Dr. Long is the team camaraderie and friendly atmosphere. Im a native of Fresno and resident of Clovis. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking and camping and I also volunteer for Tree Fresno. You might not know that dentistry can be fun!
My favorite thing about dentistry is the evolving technology and patient products. The thing I like best about working with Dr. Long is the team camaraderie and friendly atmosphere. Im a native of Fresno and resident of Clovis. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking and camping and I also volunteer for Tree Fresno. You might not know that dentistry can be fun!MONIQUE (RDA) My duties include assisting the doctor, seating the patients, taking X-rays, etc. Ive been with Dr. Long since 2003. My favorite thing about dentistry is seeing our patients satisfied and happy with their smile. The thing I like best about Dr. Long is that he is patient and calm and we have a good working relationship. Im a native of Kingsburg. I have two wonderful boys. I enjoy coloring and taking my boys to the park. We are very involved at our church and different activities.
My duties include assisting the doctor, seating the patients, taking X-rays, etc. Ive been with Dr. Long since 2003. My favorite thing about dentistry is seeing our patients satisfied and happy with their smile. The thing I like best about Dr. Long is that he is patient and calm and we have a good working relationship. Im a native of Kingsburg. I have two wonderful boys. I enjoy coloring and taking my boys to the park. We are very involved at our church and different activities.KATHY (RDH) This year I am celebrating my 25th year as a RDH and my 8th year with Dr. Long. My duties include: providing routine dental maintenance care, extensive root planing, screening for periodontal disease, tooth counseling and all other duties associated with preventative care. Having worked for many dental offices throughout the Central Valley, I can honestly say that working for Dr. Long and his staff has been the most fulfilling experience of my career. The professionalism, expertise, integrity, knowledge and genuine care and concern for patients from Dr. Long and the teammates are unmatched. I love people; being able to serve and help others is why I chose to become a hygienist. I have many valued friendships that have blossomed from one-on-one time in my dental chair. In my downtime I enjoy hiking, anything outdoors, spending time with my pets and as most of my patients know, my passion in life is slalom waterskiing!
This year I am celebrating my 25th year as a RDH and my 8th year with Dr. Long. My duties include: providing routine dental maintenance care, extensive root planing, screening for periodontal disease, tooth counseling and all other duties associated with preventative care. Having worked for many dental offices throughout the Central Valley, I can honestly say that working for Dr. Long and his staff has been the most fulfilling experience of my career. The professionalism, expertise, integrity, knowledge and genuine care and concern for patients from Dr. Long and the teammates are unmatched.I love people; being able to serve and help others is why I chose to become a hygienist. I have many valued friendships that have blossomed from one-on-one time in my dental chair. In my downtime I enjoy hiking, anything outdoors, spending time with my pets and as most of my patients know, my passion in life is slalom waterskiing!ANGELA (RDH) My duties include educating patients about oral health, root planing, local anesthetic and X-rays. Ive been with Dr. Long since 2005. My favorite thing about dentistry is being able to help people understand the importance of regular dental care. The thing I like best about Dr. Long has to be his concern and desire to take care of his patients and staff. I am a native of Saginaw, Michigan, but have lived in Fresno for the past 27 years. I like getting together with friends and family in my spare time. I love to read, go to the movies and eat out at our local restaurants.
My duties include educating patients about oral health, root planing, local anesthetic and X-rays. Ive been with Dr. Long since 2005. My favorite thing about dentistry is being able to help people understand the importance of regular dental care. The thing I like best about Dr. Long has to be his concern and desire to take care of his patients and staff.I am a native of Saginaw, Michigan, but have lived in Fresno for the past 27 years. I like getting together with friends and family in my spare time. I love to read, go to the movies and eat out at our local restaurants.SARA (RDH) My duties include: patient care, individualized patient education and helping out in other areas of the office whenever needed. I was employed as a dental assistant for Dr. Long from 1994 to 1995, and I returned to his practice as a hygienist in February 2008. My favorite thing about dentistry is the ability to improve the health of the patients I see. There are two things I like about working with Dr. Long. I appreciate his professionalism that has come with his many years of practice and I also enjoy his sense of humor. I am a native of Fresno. I went to Dental Hygiene school in Aptos, then returned to the Central Valley and now reside in Coarsegold. I am married and have three children. In my free time I love to spend time with my family, mostly going to sporting events and school-related activities. I also enjoy snowskiing, hiking and traveling.
My duties include: patient care, individualized patient education and helping out in other areas of the office whenever needed. I was employed as a dental assistant for Dr. Long from 1994 to 1995, and I returned to his practice as a hygienist in February 2008. My favorite thing about dentistry is the ability to improve the health of the patients I see. There are two things I like about working with Dr. Long. I appreciate his professionalism that has come with his many years of practice and I also enjoy his sense of humor.I am a native of Fresno. I went to Dental Hygiene school in Aptos, then returned to the Central Valley and now reside in Coarsegold. I am married and have three children. In my free time I love to spend time with my family, mostly going to sporting events and school-related activities. I also enjoy snowskiing, hiking and traveling.